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Factor V Leiden mutation is associated with improved 30-day survival in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Critical care medicine - 1 Jun 2008
Adamzik Michael, Frey Ulrich H, Riemann Kathrin, Sixt Stephan, Lehmann Nils, Siffert Winfried, Peters Jürgen
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OBJECTIVE: Activation of coagulation and inflammation are parts of the innate host response to infection that may contribute to organ dysfunction and death when control of these systems is compromised. Thus, functional single nucleotide polymorphisms within candidate genes of the inflammation and coagulation cascade are possible factors which may influence severity and/or mortality in acute respiratory distress...
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